How far is McFarland, CA from Stockton, CA?
The driving distance from McFarland, CA to Stockton, CA is about 225.6 miles (363 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Madera County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McFarland and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McFarland and Stockton.
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Start on West Kern Avenue
6 m · 6 sec · West Kern Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1322 ft · 41 sec · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Perkins Avenue
48 m · 7 sec · West Perkins Avenue
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Continue on Perkins Avenue
753 ft · 26 sec · Perkins Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1326 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
93.6 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 4
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
853 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto South El Dorado Street
1120 ft · 26 sec · South El Dorado Street
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Continue on North El Dorado Street
1468 ft · 38 sec · North El Dorado Street
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Turn right onto East Fremont Street
36 m · 5 sec · East Fremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McFarland and Stockton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Highway
Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
93.6 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving McFarland and Mostly Sunny near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McFarland to Stockton?
The road trip is about 225.6 miles (363 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.7 miles from McFarland and 121.8 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.92 one way or $91.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McFarland and Mostly Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Madera
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madera.
Madera
Fresno station
Merced station
Mariposa, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McFarland and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 194.44 mi (312.92 km).
#1 McFarland
City in Kern County, California, United States
| Population | 12,482 |
| Coordinates | 35.6780100, -119.2292700 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stockton
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Stockton metropolitan area.
| Population | 312,716 |
| Coordinates | 37.9577000, -121.2907800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fremont Street (-121.290763, 37.957639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $45.92 | $91.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $48.29 | $96.57 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $49.69 | $99.39 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $60.23 | $120.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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